Oud Al Shams
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Notes Jazz
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Oud Al Shams is a deep, warm, and sophisticated oud that's far from a beast mode monster. It's a surprisingly accessible introduction to oud, maintaining a sense of luxury without overwhelming the senses. A solid choice for anyone after an elegant, mysterious aura.
This is a seriously impressive hidden gem if you're after a smooth, leathery vanilla with a sophisticated edge at a bargain price. It smells far more expensive than it is, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser that punches well above its weight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 12% | 17% |
| Fruity | 5% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 28% |
| Warm | 35% | 33% |
| Woody | 16% | 10% |
| Earthy | 11% | 9% |
| Animalic | 17% | 25% |
| Fresh | 2% | 2% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
This fragrance's warm, spicy, and amber accords make it unsuitable for sporting activities and a bit too rich for an office setting. It truly shines in evening wear, especially for dates or formal events, where its luxurious character can be fully appreciated.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While its smooth nature and moderate projection make it tolerable for the office, it truly shines in more intimate or relaxed settings like dates and casual outings. The rich vanilla, suede, and tobacco accords are too opulent and warm for active wear, but elegant enough for some formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Cinnamon accords and Musk, Cinnamon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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